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Keyboards are one of the main ways we interact with our PCs. So it can be especially problematic when they suddenly become unresponsive or locked. But if you're having trouble unlocking your keyboard, there's no need to panic. There are a number of solutions you can try before giving up and just buying a new keyboard. Let's explore your options for fixing this issue. Here's how to unlock a keyboard that's locked. Image used with permission by copyright holder Check USB dongles and…

The Google Chromebook is an excellent alternative to traditional PC setups, but some users may miss the look and feel of a Windows machine. If you’re the proud owner of a Chromebook, and yearn for the Microsoft OS experience, you’re in luck. Using a few simple tools, a couple of installs, and some patience, it’s actually not too difficult to get Windows 11 or 10 onto a Chromebook. The process involves several steps though, so we thought it best to build this guide to teach you how to safely and correctly…

A good place to search out some of the best laptop deals is Best Buy. It always has a lot of laptop models discounted from many of the best laptop brands. In fact, Best Buy is one of the best places to buy a laptop online specifically because of all of the great discounts that are always taking place. And right now is as good a time as any to shop laptop deals at Best Buy, as the retail giant has top models from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and even Apple discounted. We’ve rounded up what we think are the best Best Buy laptop…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends The never-ending battle between AMD, Nvidia, and Intel doesn’t just involve their graphics cards — it also stretches to their respective upscaling solutions. It’s not all about performance, either, but also the number of games that support them. Microsoft aims to streamline and unify these upscalers, making it easier for game devs to add support for every GPU vendor. The main issue with having three different upscaling solutions lies not just in how well they all perform in relation to…

Fractal Building a mini-ITX PC can be an exciting challenge offering the promise of a compact, yet powerful computing solution. However, amid the excitement of assembling your system, it’s crucial to tread carefully and avoid common pitfalls that can derail your build. From compatibility issues to space constraints, navigating the intricacies of building a mini-ITX PC requires attention to detail and a keen eye for potential stumbling blocks. In this guide, we’ll explore the most common mistakes to avoid while…

Jacob Roach / DigitalTrends The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best CPU for gaming, and it’s incredibly efficient, which means for most PC users who aren’t looking to transcode video or create 3D renders, it’s the best CPU overall. As efficient as it is, though, you do still need to cool it, and if you want it to run cool and quiet, you need a relatively capable one. But which is best? You could just buy the best air cooler or AIO cooler available, and that will work absolutely fine. Really well, in fact. But you don’t…

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Apple’s MacBook Air M2 is one of the best laptops. It’s been holding down the fort in the 13-inch laptop class that’s slowly being superseded by 14-inch machines. It’s incredibly thin while still providing solid performance, superior battery life, and an excellent visual and audio experience. It’s a hard laptop to beat if you’re OK with macOS. But Windows remains the dominant platform, so anyone needing a Windows laptop has some excellent alternatives. You’ll spend around the same price,…

Mark Coppock/Digital Trends / Digital Trends If you’re always using your laptop while on the go, you may want to consider buying the long-lasting HP Dragonfly Pro, which will be able to accompany you through your whole day. It’s currently on sale from HP with a $300 discount that slashes its price to $1,100 from $1,400, but if you’re interested, you need to be quick with your purchase. That’s because we’re not sure if the offer will still be around tomorrow, so if you don’t want to miss this bargain, you should…

Many of us spend a sizable portion of our waking hours at or near our computers, whether it’s for work, socializing, or entertainment. Practically the only time we’re not using a computer, it seems, is while we’re asleep. But how should your computer face those night time hours? Leaving a computer on all the time can be noisy and distracting due to fan noise, and can cost you in electricity. On the other hand, shutting down and restarting a computer regularly could cause your components to fail earlier. So what’s the…

While we're long past the days where a wired USB to Lightning connection was necessary to install iPhone software updates, sometimes it's still an easier way to go — for example, if you have a limited data connection and no Wi-Fi available. And if you run into the dreaded "iPhone Unavailable" error, you may not have any other option but to plug your iPhone in and restore it to factory settings the old-fashioned way. While this process runs smoothly most of the time, there are scenarios where you may run into a snag.…